Advanced Practitioner Sonographer

What you are responsible for: • To provide general abdominal, pelvic, small parts and vascular/MSK/Early Pregnancy (if appropriately trained) ultrasound scanning services in conjunction with other Sonographers and health care professionals. • To independently perform ultrasound scanning duties to the required standards of Diagnostic World and client partners and to produce a clinical report for each ultrasound scan undertaken. • To undertake any administrative duties necessary for speedy progression of patients and patient results e.g. Patient Escalations. • To actively participate in matters concerning clinical governance, clinical audit and assessment • To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD). • To undertake any equipment tests as part of Diagnostic Healths quality assurance program and to report any equipment faults to the service manager • To adhere to company policy and procedures in terms of health and safety, data protection and confidentiality and SOPs • To give full co-operation in any investigations of a complaint or untoward incident and comply with company procedure to that effect. • To ensure that professional and technical knowledge/expertise is kept up to date and to maintain a portfolio to show evidence of personal professional development. • To participate in individual performance review (appraisal) on an annual basis. • To hold, and when required exchange with colleagues, company assets required to carry out service effectively. Additional/ad-hoc responsibilities: • Second opinion on discrepancy cases and involvement in peer-to-peer audit • Advice on a complaint/incident • Assist with recruitment when required • Join Clinical Advisory Board meetings when requested and assist in the review of reporting guidelines Job description Job responsibilities What you are responsible for: • To provide general abdominal, pelvic, small parts and vascular/MSK/Early Pregnancy (if appropriately trained) ultrasound scanning services in conjunction with other Sonographers and health care professionals. • To independently perform ultrasound scanning duties to the required standards of Diagnostic World and client partners and to produce a clinical report for each ultrasound scan undertaken. • To undertake any administrative duties necessary for speedy progression of patients and patient results e.g. Patient Escalations. • To actively participate in matters concerning clinical governance, clinical audit and assessment • To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD). • To undertake any equipment tests as part of Diagnostic Healths quality assurance program and to report any equipment faults to the service manager • To adhere to company policy and procedures in terms of health and safety, data protection and confidentiality and SOPs • To give full co-operation in any investigations of a complaint or untoward incident and comply with company procedure to that effect. • To ensure that professional and technical knowledge/expertise is kept up to date and to maintain a portfolio to show evidence of personal professional development. • To participate in individual performance review (appraisal) on an annual basis. • To hold, and when required exchange with colleagues, company assets required to carry out service effectively. Additional/ad-hoc responsibilities: • Second opinion on discrepancy cases and involvement in peer-to-peer audit • Advice on a complaint/incident • Assist with recruitment when required • Join Clinical Advisory Board meetings when requested and assist in the review of reporting guidelines